The word “ilā” marks an end but does not determine inclusion or exclusion independently in every context. In fasting, night is the end of the fasting period and is excluded; for the arms and feet in wudu, the elbows and ankles are contiguous parts of the specified body region. The three Hanafi authorities thus include them in washing.
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Why the Three Imams Include the Elbows and Ankles
Taharah and Wudu Obligations: Limits, Evidence and Juristic Differences
The word “ilā” marks an end but does not determine inclusion or exclusion independently in every context. In fasting, night is the end of the fasting period and is excluded; for the arms and feet in wudu, the elbows and ankles are contiguous parts of the specified body region. The three Hanafi authorities thus include them in washing.